Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-15
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SHOW DAY.

| Yesterday the Barrett show was in the
city You might have guessed it, for early
in the morning, from every direction, wagons
and carriages came rolling in over the high
WAYS By the time the procession had COM
menced to move the streets were densely
packed with people. 1t was an attractive
spectacle; a long line Of glittering chariots,
cages, vans, elephants, camels, magnificent
hores, tableau cars, and equestrians, that re-
quired over thirty minutes to pass given
point. When the ticket window was opened
at o'clock it kept Mr.. Harry Thorpe, one Of
the most skillful of ticket manipulatos, busy
handling the money and pasteboards. By
the time the grand entree was made
the large circus tent was crowded /;
every seat being taken, and still many were
compelled to sit upon the ground That this
first performance was appreciated, needs no
better attestation than the crowd that
assembled inShe evening; it was even larger
than in the afternoon.
In the first tent, given up to the menagerle
and 10 10, was collected quite fine array of
animals; among which was hippomatus,
an animal rarely seen in tent shows; fine
cage of lions, the noted bengal tiger, yak,
camels, elephants and a host of others, all in
excellent condition, making a collection the
superior of which has been seldom brought to
the city. 10 10, the Russian boy, came In
for his full share of attention. He was
found to be quite striking and very curious
| freak of nature, and managed to draw
around his stand crowds of interested specta-
| tors.
The circus tent had two rings andan eleva-
ted stage and here were given number OF
most interesting features, many distinctly
new and novel. The flying trapeze act by
Miss Emma Dubois and Mr.. George Zorella
was beautiful and thrilling act that met
with high appreciation. The tumbling by
Mr.. George Carron was excellent, and the
exciting bareback riding act by Miss Viola
Rivers was a marvel of grace and beauty.
Martell and his son give some beautiful
posturing. One Of the most striking per-
Torrance was that given by Mr.. George
Scott, the noted equilibrist. He performed
standing on his head upon the iron bar OF a
trapeze in mid air the feats that an inferior
gymnast finds difficult to DO standing upon his
feet. At the same time Miss Mable Theo-
bald did very pleasant and entertaining act
upon ropes in the other ring. Mr.. Clarence
Robinsons bareback riding brings back the
times that his noted father, James Robinson.
figured as the master of all riders. Mr..
Phillip Whites dog show and Mr.. Dick Saun-
Iers donkeys entertained the little ones,
while big hearted Fred. Aymer, the clown.
raised s laugh from all The bicycle riding
by the Mfrtell family was, too, beautiful
act. They handled their machines with
the greatest grace and skill; little Hattie
proving herself very general favorite. A
wonderful exhibition of strength was that
given by Mr.. Fitzwilliams. He handled
with the most apparent ease iron balls of
great weight and concluded his act by lifting
with his teeth chair, upon which was
seated a large man. Mr.. Dick Whit
tier was suffering from a bruised
foot, still he did good act and one that was
well received. Mr.. James Leon as rider
was a success, there was a grace in his move
ments and posturing that was seldom seen in
the saw dust ring. His four horse act was
fitting conclusion to most successful and
enjoyable performance. All in all the show
was remarkably we'll received and met with
the highest praise and commendation from
all who witnessed it.
From here they 60 to Hutchinson where
tEey will give today an exhibition, and
thence westward towards Colorado.